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How much it could cost FSG to Sack Arne Slot as £80m Liverpool dilemma explained

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Frustration is starting to mount at Anfield as Arne Slot’s side has managed just two wins in their last seven home matches.The mood soured further after a 1-1 draw with Sunderland this week, with fans voicing their displeasure once again.Jamie Carragher has expressed his concerns, especially after the club matched a poor run of form not seen since the 1953/54 relegation season.Liverpool now turn their attention to Leeds United this weekend, knowing that another setback could make things even tougher for the Dutch manager.Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty ImagesFSG have room to move financially if they decide to Sack Arne SlotAs things stand, Slot hasn’t shown much to suggest he can turn things around at Anfield, and it may not be long before FSG are forced into a decision about his future.It’s a question that fans have been asking more and more, especially after the recent draw with Sunderland. Many want him gone, but there’s also curiosity about what it would actually cost to make that happen.Speaking exclusively to HITC Football on behalf of Rousing The Kop, finance expert Adam Williams said: “Slot signed a three-year deal, so he’s contracted to the club until the end of 2026-27.



There are some reports suggesting that he earns £6-7m annually, but they aren’t reliable. If it was just £6-7m, he’d be on the equivalent of one of the worst-paid players in Liverpool’s squad’s salary.

There will likely be provisions in his contract that protect the club if – for example – they are drastically underperforming on the pitch. These factors can work in either direction; there’s no way of knowing for sure without having sight of his contract.